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Review by Gael

"My granddaughter spent several years with Pam Ullman and worked in many diffrent mediums. She fully enjoyed their time together and her relaxed teaching s

tyle. I know she always looked forward to seeing her and took pride in her accomplishments."

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New York, NY teacher:
Pamela U.

Review by Maria

"Joe is very patient and passionate about art. He explained everything I needed to know. He showed me how to use the right paint brushes and the right colo

rs. Thank you Joe!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Joe S.

Review by Giovanni B.

"I had a great time with Joe! He was very patient and informative. He knows how to work a camera inside and out and has a great way of teaching, where you

can visualize what he is saying to make learning an enjoyable experience! A+ I recommend Joe completely!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Joe S.

Review by Ann

"Just doing one lesson with lines has increased the wealth of my skill quite a bit. I love how Joe gave direct instructions, yet room for creativity. The l

esson was great fun and I realized that I CAN actually draw!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Joe S.

Review by Ellie

"Julia has been wonderful to work with! My daughter's progress has been amazing and she is developing a true love of drawing. Julia is professional, attent

ive and I highly recommend her services!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Julia A.

Review by Rachel

"Joe is an awesome instructor. He let me take my time and had a tremendous amount of patience. He was very easy to work with and very detailed. I can't wai

t for my next class!"

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New York, NY teacher:
Joe S.

Review by Ryan Thomas

"Stellar!!"

New York, NY teacher:
Scott D.

Review by Steve

"Joe is very knowledgeable and very patient. I scheduled another lesson with him. I would highly recommend Joe."

New York, NY teacher:
Joe S.

Review by Dana R.

"I've been Jessica's art student for more than a year and I'm still fascinated how much I have learned so far. I already make beautiful, colorful drawings

on my own, some of which I could even sell! I love her energy and mastery of teaching and doing art, but most of all her passion. I love the experience and I'm planning to keep on growing as artist myself with Jessica's guidance."

About Ross B.

About Ross

Ross has been teaching for five years in both a school environment - in which he helped develop a performing arts department from the ground up - as well as private lessons, where his students succeeded musically and theatrically, having performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, with the Rockettes, and on international tours. His teaching philosophy is simple. Everyone can sing, most simply don't know how.

As a performer himself, Ross is a singer, actor, and photographer who graduated from the prestigious New York University with a Dual-Degree Master's of Music in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy. He has performed across the country regionally and on tour, in such iconic roles as "Marius" in Les Miserables, "Jack" and "The Baker" in Into the Woods, "Roger" in A New Brain, and "Anthony" in Sweeney Todd.

Proud member of Actors' Equity

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Lowell I. August 22, 2017·Photography·In studio

Ross is very knowledgable and has a good approach to teaching the technical and artistic aspects of photography.

Bobby B. May 23, 2017·Singing·In studio

Helps me really understand my voice and how to improve. Very friendly and fun.

John May 20, 2016·Singing·In studio

Ross was great and my wife and I are working with him for a coming singing event.

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Ross B.

New York, NY 10034

(6)

starting at

$55
/ 30-min

About Kerstin R.

About Kerstin

I graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in June 2007 with a Master in Education (Arts in Education) degree. During my studies I worked in the framework of the Artful Adventures Program (Museum of Fine Arts in Boston), which provides object - based learning and hands on artistic experiences for elementary and middle school kids. My own research was about “Creative Insight in Practice" and "Acquiring English as a Second Language and Developing Self-Esteem through the Idiom of Art". I have more than a two decades-long experience in painting, drawing, printmaking and installation work.The images I use in my work are mostly based on self-made or collected photos or drawings from nature combined with literature or self-made phrases. I use digital tools in order to layer text, photos and drawings and combine them to a new work.

Photo and text based collages will often merge into drawings or watercolors and these are the starting point for my large scale oil paintings.

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Illia K. January 10, 2016·German·In home

We really love our lessons with Kerstin. She is terrific.

Kristina W. January 5, 2015·German·In home

Kerstin has been teaching German to both my kids for the past several years. Their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation has improved dramatically. Kerstin has done a tremendous job tailoring her lessons to the different needs and learning preferences my children who very much appreciated this tailored approach. Most recently, Kerstin helped to prepare my oldest daughter for her German SAT subject test with outstanding results. I can highly recommend her.

Patrick S. December 21, 2014·German·In home

Kerstin has been a great teacher for my two sons. Kerstin always made an special effort to provide teaching material that was not only age appropriate and appropriate for their level of proficiency, but was also tailored to their particular interests. Her teaching style is methodical, while also casual and interactive, and thus well suited to provide a positive learning experience, particularly for children and adolescents. Both my children have benefited greatly from her teaching and I would recommend her highly.

Reviews

Viollette January 11, 2016·Bridge·Online

Very knowledgable and professional. Saran is obviously intelligent and makes for a great instructor.

Mathias G. February 25, 2015·Statistics·Online

Terrific. Very flexible. Very considerate of time. Provides dense material comparable to the college coursework itself. Extremely prepared to assist in stats and am assuming he is equally capable at tutoring in other subjects. Highly recommend saran!

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Saran E.

New York, NY 10003

(2)

starting at

$70
/ 30-min

About Dia L.

About Dia

After singing and performing for nearly my entire life, I have been in many musical projects and performances, including ongoing collaborations with Stuart Bogie ( Antibalas, Iron and Wine, Arcade Fire), and Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs, Nada Surf, Loser’s Lounge). I have sung with abandon in indie hot spots like Brooklyn Bowl, performed tributes at festivals like Mountain Jam, and traveled like a gypsy--honoring my desire to live a creatively full and wonderfully strange life.

In New York, I learned a holistic approach to vocal work from a combination of private instruction and master classes from my voice teacher, Kate Baker, hailed in many circles as “The Voice Whisperer.” I studied creative writing in the Colorado mountains with Dr. Clarissa Estes, New York Times Bestselling author of “Women Who Run with the Wolves,” and I g

raduated from New York University’s Steinhardt school with a BFA in painting and performance art.

I know firsthand that voice work is an incredibly personal and individual experience. Many of the challenges we face in the voice, are also challenges we face in our lives, be it an outmoded fear or a way of approaching technique that may need shifting. Either way, I am here to be your support, your sounding board, and your teacher to help you move past what may be hindering your creativity or your voice and move you into a place of healthy expression.

All the best, and may your voice be true!xx

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Dia L.

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Dia L.

Brooklyn, NY 11221

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About Jonny H.

About Jonny

I know how hard it is to find meaningful drawing and painting instruction that gives positive results, and that's why I'm so passionate about helping other people develop their natural talent and achieve their potential. I will help you train your eye, as well as your mind and your hand, so that you have to ability to create whatever it is that you wish to create. Whether you want to develop a portfolio to help you get into a school or get hired for a certain job, or you've already been to school but were unhappy with the education you received, you just want to tighten up your skills, or you just want to try something new, I look forward to working together to help you achieve your goals.

I have a Master's degree in painting, but I specialize in both drawing and painting. I've been trained in both academic realism and contemporary ill

ustrative techniques, and everything in between.

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Jonny H.

Brooklyn, NY 11233

starting at

$35
/ 30-min

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About Alexander K.

About Alexander

My current teaching focus is helping to enable young people to develop confidence, self-direction and self-reliance in their life's work by unleashing their creativity in various subjects while offering them new skills and techniques.

I have been enthusiastically teaching for over twenty-five years, generally in the fields of fine art and web development. Previously, I founded an alternative K-12 school in New Jersey, co-founded a Brooklyn based summer camp, and most recently, co-founded play:groundNYC, a junkyard playground for children on Governors Island in New York City, where children are self-directed in their play with an array of junk materials for uninhibited play and discovery.

I am a certified New York State art teacher, have taught K-12, college, graduate, and continuing education. I have a Masters in Fine Art from Pars

ons School of Design, The New School University and a Bachelors of Arts from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University.

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Reviews

Kit September 22, 2017·Painting·In home

Wonderful first lesson from Alexander! The child is very excited for the Mondays' afternoons!

Devi K. June 2, 2017·Painting·In studio

Alex is kind and patient. He is always well prepared, explains things clearly and makes an effort to come up with new activities. We're glad we found a teacher so close to home and we feel lucky. My daughter looks forward to every class. Sometimes Alex's sons join the lesson. They are lovely - my daughter really enjoys their company and I'm glad that she has both individual instruction as well as the chance to work with his kids.

Subha May 7, 2017·Web Design·Online

Alex is an amazing teacher who explains things very clearly and gives plenty of examples so any beginner in Web Design can follow along easily and implement those concepts in their own websites.

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Alexander K.

Brooklyn, NY 11205

(5)

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Gabriela N.

About Gabriela

I started the Art carer when I was 8 years old! I started drawing cartoons and fine art work masterpieces because I love it and I could understand it. I actively took a variety of workshop being a teen age to adulthood.

In 2010 I graduated from University of Puerto Rico from the Fine Art Department with the opportunity to do an Art in Residence in my last graduating year. Luckily to me I started running a professional workshop since this times. Under this program we got the amazing opportunity to go as far as our creativity allows. There were no limits, from sculpture, to paintings, to installations, to drawings.

After graduation I continue studies research in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in the Polytechnic University of Spain. Studding abroad, I got the opportunity to meet international perspectives on the Arts

. Historical research and the chemistry of art supplies where my new deed. I got involve in multiple antiques preservation projects under the direction of multiple professionals of the field in Spain, San Francisco, and New York.

I started teaching professionally in 2013, after my Master's was accomplished. I have being working with people all ages. Mostly I do free lance adult courses and during day time, I teach children ages 9 to 11 at school art education programs. At the present moment I live in New York. I run 2 painting workshops and work part time at Split Level Gallery. I keep myself pretty active on the arts, always with a very positive perspective.

Gabriela N.

Gabriela N.

About Jessica M.

About Jessica

I am a visual artist who has been exhibiting my artwork across the US since 2009 and teaching since 2006. I got my BA from Vassar College, and a Masters in Education through the NYC Teaching Fellows program. I am deeply passionate about drawing and love to share this passion with others. I believe that art isn't for the talented few but for the passionate many and what counts most of all is that you're having fun!

My drawings tend to celebrate the beautiful and surprising in the mundane. I have worked in a variety of media but my preferred material is good old-fashioned pencil on paper. I have had solo and group exhibitions, my work has been published in print and online, one of my drawings is on the cover of a philosophy book, I have exhibited at several art fairs, and I have won many fellowships, grants, and artist residencies.

Our drawing lessons will begin with learning to use the most basic materials: charcoal, erasers, pencil and paper. We will spend a lot of time learning the art of looking because above all, drawing is about observation and translating what you see.You will begin to notice improvements in your skills after the first class!

I look forward to drawing with you.

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Reviews

Jack October 10, 2017·Drawing·In home

Jessica was an excellent teacher with my 9 year old son. It is quite clear she has experience working with children - she is patient, calming and supportive. He can't wait for his next lesson!

Rose September 5, 2017·Drawing·In studio

I have always loved to draw as a hobby, but could never get the hang of it. I found Jessica on Craigslist and she taught me how to hold a pencil properly to create the depth to my drawings I've always dreamed about! I highly recommend Jessica and can't wait till my next lesson with her! Thanks again!

Beth September 4, 2017··

Jessica is worldclass, and without parallell! When my 2nd Grade Sons teacher reccomended I enroll him in supplememtal art classes it took a few tries before we found a good fit, and 5 minutes in Jessica fit like an old shoe. Shes absolutely brilliant at keeping him motivated and focused and entertained, and I am so proud of how much progress he's made in such a short period of time. If I could give her 25 stars I would because 5 just doesn't do her justice.

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Jessica M.

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Jessica M.

New York, NY 10022

(6)

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About Sandra S.

About Sandra

Hello everyone!!! I'm a happy-go-lucky lady from Los Angeles, California. I've been studying traditional and classical art ever since I was a young girl, and found myself frustrated throughout the years trying to find like-minded people who value and prioritize the Academic Art method that the Old Masters of the past have gone through to become as great as they were (William A. Bouguereau, Eugene Delacroix and John Singer Sargent, to name a few). This led me to venture out into New York City and pursue my higher education there. As challenging as it was to keep my head above water with money and culture shock, I finally graduated four years later in the spring of 2017.

My goals now are to help other artists gain knowledge in attaining the highest possible accuracy in the foundations of drawing and painting, and ensure that they receive

a classical realist education that I desperately yearned for in my past. I consider myself boundlessly generous with my knowledge and passionate to share what I know with the world. I hope to meet you all, and thanks for reading!

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Sandra S.

Long Island City, NY 11101

starting at

$42
/ 30-min

About Pamela U.

About Pamela

I am very experienced working with children and teens. I have been a credentialed art teacher/ therapist for many years. I believe that making art is a joyful experience and can open up creative self expression. Plus, its fun! I love sketching, doodling, painting, and mixed media.

I have a private practice as an art therapist (specializing in children with special needs and autism), but I can put on my instructor hat and focus on skill building in drawing, painting and mixed media.

I love to help students create their own unique style and I do not judge or critique harshly, but gently show students the steps involved.

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Gael November 25, 2017·Watercolor Painting·In studio

My granddaughter spent several years with Pam Ullman and worked in many diffrent mediums. She fully enjoyed their time together and her relaxed teaching style. I know she always looked forward to seeing her and took pride in her accomplishments.